Pathologist - ANZSCO 253915

Assessment Authorities: MedBA

Pathologist identifies the cause and processes of disease and illness by examining changes in body tissue and in blood and other body fluids, and conducts tests on samples of tissues, blood and body secretions. Registration or licensing is required.

Pathologists may perform the following tasks:

  • study the nature, cause, development and clinical management of diseases in people, and the structural and functional changes caused by them
  • prepare, or supervise the preparation of, tissue sections from surgical and diagnostic cases and autopsies
  • examine bodily fluids and tissues for the presence and measurement of chemical substances, microbiological organisms (such as HIV and Hepatitis C), and chemical and other biological responses to disease processes
  • examine tissues using scientific techniques and equipment to determine the nature, cause and progression of disease
  • perform autopsies to determine causes of death, the nature and extent of disease and injury, and the effect of treatment
  • supervise and coordinate the work of technical officers and technicians
  • write reports of findings for use by other medical practitioners and coroners
  • direct the activities of pathology departments in hospitals, private clinics or laboratories, or other locations.

This occupation belongs to Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). MLTSSL is the occupational demand list which is in high demand across various states and territories of Australia.

If your occupation is on MTSSL, you may be eligible to apply for the following visa subclasses:

  • Skilled independent ( Subclass189)
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - Family nominated
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - State or Territory nominated
  • Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)- Direct Entry and Temporary Residence Transition streams
  • Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
  • Training visa (subclass 407)
  • Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)– Graduate Work
  • Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) Medium-term stream
  • Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494)

Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as a Pathologist?

Medical doctors seeking to practise medicine in Australia must be registered with the Medical Board of Australia ( MedBA).

You are required to have a current registration with MedBA for this occupation If you are planning to migrate to Australia via Skilled Migration Program or Employer Sponsored Program.

All International Medical Graduates, irrespective of their registration pathway must apply to the Australian Medical Council (AMC ) for primary source verification of their medical qualifications.

Click here to read further information regarding the process of registration by Medical Board of Australia.

If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as a Pathologist, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.

Skilled Visa Assessment - Your First Step

The following assessment form is for those individuals who want to apply for Australian Skilled Migration Visa. Please submit the form below and a registered migration agent will contact you to explain the next steps in your migration process..

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